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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Bangief (ranked 2941 p4p, 128 weight class) and Hamish McTavish (ranked 1800 p4p, 80 weight class). Bangief comes to the cage accompanied by Zangief's Theme from SSF IV. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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292 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Victor Bangief!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hamish McTavish!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bangief enables McTavish to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bangief manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bangief has his hands on McTavish's head, controlling the position.
McTavish scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
It looks like Victor Bangief has been cut.
McTavish lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McTavish working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bangief working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McTavish.
McTavish distracts Bangief with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McTavish stopping the sweep attempt from Bangief.
Bangief controlling McTavish's posture.
Bangief is trying to keep McTavish in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTavish connects with a couple of short punches.
McTavish content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bangief is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTavish lands a couple of digs.
Oh Bangief is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McTavish postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Bangief covers up, he's hurt! McTavish keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from McTavish and the ref steps in to end the fight! McTavish can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hamish McTavish!
Hamish McTavish tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Dupuis (ranked 21617 p4p, 154 weight class) and Chad Yonic (ranked 4845 p4p, 103 weight class). Dupuis's entrance music is Out for a Rip by Brendan Richmond. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Dupuis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chad Yonic!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dupuis is looking to clinch but Yonic is avoiding it.
Yonic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chad Yonic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yonic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yonic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dupuis.
Dupuis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yonic.
Yonic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Yonic lands in his opponent's guard.
Yonic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dupuis wants to stand but Yonic is controlling the position.
Dupuis wants to sweep here but Yonic controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupuis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yonic controls the pace.
Dupuis keeping moving, preventing Yonic from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yonic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Yonic lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dupuis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yonic defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yonic's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dupuis wants to sweep but no luck.
Dupuis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Yonic postures up.
Yonic advances to half guard.
Yonic wants to work for an arm triangle but Dupuis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Yonic working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yonic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dupuis keeps working.
Yonic is nestled in close to Dupuis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Yonic drops an elbow to the side of Dupuis's head.
Dupuis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dupuis is not content to let Yonic control the position.
Yonic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dupuis is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at 3Band MMA ($800/week), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Dupuis is trying to maintain the position but Yonic is very close to passing his half guard.
Yonic working over Dupuis with some ground and pound. Dupuis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Yonic.
Yonic looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dupuis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yonic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dupuis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dupuis wants to control but Yonic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yonic winds up and cracks Dupuis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Yonic is looking to take a break and control but Dupuis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yonic lands with a punch from half guard.
Dupuis is looking to escape.
Yonic lands strikes from half guard.
Yonic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Yonic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dupuis is rocked!
Yonic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Oh Dupuis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dupuis is looking to improve his position.
Yonic perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dupuis wants to get back to full guard.
Dupuis taking some punishment here, with Yonic in his half guard.
Yonic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Yonic lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Dupuis quite badly. Dupuis pulls Yonic in close trying to recover. Yonic postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Dupuis on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Dupuis doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Yonic!
Chad Yonic very nearly forgot to thank Sportivité amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
The defeated David Dupuis had this to say: 'Wanna go out for a rip, bud?'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yoel Fullton (ranked 3615 p4p, 71 weight class) and Moses Odongkara (ranked 5304 p4p, 209 weight class). Moses Odongkara has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yoel Fullton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Moses Odongkara!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Odongkara misses with a head kick.
Odongkara throws a nice outside leg kick.
Odongkara with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Odongkara lands a big head kick that sends Fullton tumbling to the mat! Odongkara takes a step backwards and waves Fullton back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Yoel Fullton has been cut.
Fullton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Odongkara did well to prevent Fullton getting side control.
Odongkara tries to kick Fullton off in order to stand up. Fullton Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fullton working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fullton is staying tight to Odongkara's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Fullton is working Odongkara over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fullton cracks Odongkara with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Odongkara is being controlled here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Odongkara is looking for a sweep.
Fullton connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Odongkara some visible discomfort.
Fullton is staying tight to Odongkara's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Fullton lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Odongkara is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fullton connects with a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fullton is staying tight to Odongkara's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Odongkara really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fullton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fullton scoring with punches and elbows.
Odongkara is looking to reverse the position.
Fullton working the head and body with strikes.
Fullton moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Fullton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fullton scores with a couple of short elbows.
Fullton cracks Odongkara with a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fullton lands a few punches from side control.
Fullton remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Fullton working the body and head with strikes.
Fullton in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Odongkara tries to buck Fullton off but Fullton is having none of it.
Fullton cracks Odongkara with a big elbow.
Fullton controlling the position.
Odongkara is trying to strike from the bottom but Fullton has passed into full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fullton lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fullton controlling the position easily from mount.
Fullton landing strikes from the mount.
Odongkara is looking to improve his position but Fullton isn't that keen on the idea.
Fullton scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fullton controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoel Fullton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoel Fullton's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Fullton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Odongkara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fullton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fullton lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fullton scores with punches from side control.
Odongkara taking a bit of punishment here - Fullton scoring with strikes.
Fullton is working Odongkara over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fullton remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Fullton grinds an elbow into Odongkara's temple.
Fullton landing a few strikes.
Yoel Fullton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fullton in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fullton working the body and head with strikes.
Odongkara is rocked!
A big shot lands for Fullton! That's hurt Odongkara! Will he recover? Fullton fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoel Fullton!
Yoel Fullton thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Murhaa (ranked 3477 p4p, 66 weight class) and Johnny Walker (ranked 3663 p4p, 75 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, King Murhaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Walker!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murhaa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Walker counters with a straight right hand.
Murhaa shoots for a double leg takedown but Walker sprawls well. He's pushed Murhaa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Murhaa shoots in looking for a takedown. Walker tries to sprawl out of it but Murhaa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Walker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Murhaa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murhaa goes for a double leg but Walker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Walker continues to drive forward.
Walker has managed to clinch.
Murhaa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Walker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Murhaa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Walker prevents it.
Walker has had enough of the clinch but Murhaa keeps him there for the moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Walker.
Murhaa can't get the takedown.
Murhaa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Murhaa tries to score a body lock takedown but Walker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Murhaa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right from Walker on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Walker after a bit of a struggle.
Murhaa prevents a body shot from Walker.
Walker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murhaa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Walker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Murhaa is looking to take this one to the mat.
Murhaa goes for a takedown attempt but Walker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Walker lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Walker.
Walker tests Murhaa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice takedown defense from Walker. No joy for Murhaa on that attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Walker! But no joy.
Johnny Walker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walker instigates a clinch.
Walker breaks the clinch.
Murhaa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Walker sprawls well. Walker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Murhaa gets slowly back to his feet.
Murhaa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Walker scores with a hook to the body. Murhaa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A solid leg kick lands there for Walker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhaa with a poor takedown
and Walker counters with a right hand to the body.
Murhaa is breathing heavily.
Murhaa fails with the takedown.
Walker flicks out a counter leg kick but Murhaa steps away.
Walker scores with a one two! Murhaa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Walker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Walker connects with a solid leg kick.
Walker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Walker lands a nice looking body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Murhaa or perhaps it was just good defense by Walker, which made it look bad.
Walker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murhaa misses with a takedown
and Walker moves into the clinch.
Walker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Walker throws a combination. Murhaa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Walker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murhaa doesn't seem bothered though.
Murhaa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murhaa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Walker darts in and clinches Murhaa up against the cage.
Walker is pressed up against the cage. Murhaa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Walker down to the mat. Walker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Walker stuffs the takedown.
A right-left combo lands from Walker.
Murhaa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murhaa darts in looking for a takedown but Walker gets double underhooks and turns Murhaa into the cage.
Murhaa dives in for a single leg takedown but Walker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Walker shapes to counter with a head kick.
Walker throws a shot to the body.
Walker connects with a looping right hand.
Walker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Murhaa tries for a takedown but Walker circles away easily
letting Walker counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Walker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Murhaa has Walker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Walker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Murhaa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Walker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Walker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Murhaa wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker wants to get back to striking at distance but Murhaa won't allow it.
I was talking to Murhaa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Murhaa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Walker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Walker can't break the clinch.
Walker lands a hook that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Murhaa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Walker after a bit of a struggle.
Murhaa keeps control of Walker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Walker tries to circle away but Murhaa has him pinned against the cage.
Murhaa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Walker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Walker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murhaa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Walker avoids it really well and circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Walker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Walker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Walker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murhaa doesn't seem bothered though.
Some wild striking there from Walker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Walker dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Walker catches Murhaa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Walker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Walker wants it to stay on the feet.
A punch combination from Walker misses.
Murhaa gets the takedown into side control.
Murhaa wants to control but Walker is keeping him busy.
Walker is working to avoid the ground and pound but Murhaa connects with a decent elbow.
Walker is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Murhaa has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Walker is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Murhaa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Murhaa.
Walker is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Murhaa advances to full mount.
Murhaa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Walker is trying to stand.
Murhaa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Walker really wants to buck Murhaa off and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee warns Walker that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Murhaa wants to control the pace but Walker is squirming around nicely.
Murhaa controlling the pace for now.
Walker tries to buck Murhaa off but he can't manage it.
Murhaa controlling from mount.
Murhaa looking to control but Walker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Murhaa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Walker is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Walker is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Murhaa has taken his back!
Murhaa throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker is trying to stand back up.
Murhaa scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Walker is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Walker trying to get back to his feet but Murhaa is in full control for now.
Walker covering up well and avoiding damage.
Murhaa softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Walker is trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker staying busy and making it hard for Murhaa to control.
Walker is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Murhaa is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Walker has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Walker trying to get back to his feet but Murhaa is in full control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walker is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Murhaa dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Murhaa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Walker napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Walker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Walker is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Walker is being controlled here.
Walker wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Murhaa works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Murhaa asserts his dominance and retains side control.
King Murhaa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa scores with punches from side control.
Walker tries to escape but Murhaa is in control.
Murhaa works to advance to full mount. Walker defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Murhaa is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Walker can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Murhaa looking to control but Walker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Murhaa controlling the position easily from mount.
Walker is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa wants to control the pace but Walker is squirming around nicely.
Walker is bucking up trying to escape but Murhaa cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Walker tries to buck Murhaa off but he can't manage it.
Murhaa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Murhaa tries to control but Walker wriggling away.
Murhaa is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Walker can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Murhaa working for a submission but Walker is keeping him at bay.
Murhaa trying to control but Walker is having none of it.
Walker is trying to stand but he's just given Murhaa his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
What can Walker do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Murhaa cracks Walker with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Walker from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Walker is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Murhaa keeps control of the position easily here as Walker tries to buck him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Walker has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Walker is trying to get back to his feet but Murhaa has full control of the position and if anything, Walker has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murhaa has good solid back control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
King Murhaa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Murhaa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Jones (ranked 3549 p4p, 69 weight class) and Cal Robbins (ranked 3268 p4p, 59 weight class). Hank Jones is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hank Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Cal Robbins!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Robbins counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jones wants to stand but Robbins is controlling the position.
Robbins throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones is trying to keep Robbins in close.
Robbins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robbins postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Robbins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Robbins postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robbins postures up.
Robbins wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Robbins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Robbins postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Robbins won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Robbins throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jones tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Robbins is in Jones's guard.
Robbins looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Robbins working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Robbins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Robbins being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wanted to stand there but Robbins had control of the position.
Robbins has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Robbins has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones wants to stand but Robbins is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jones wants to control from the top but Robbins keeps moving.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones works over Robbins with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Robbins's guard.
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.
Robbins wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Robbins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Robbins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robbins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard.
Robbins stops Jones from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robbins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones managing to control the position.
Robbins trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Robbins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Robbins trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones wants to stand but Robbins is controlling the position.
Jones looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Robbins.
Robbins is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cal Robbins dominated that round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Robbins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones throws a right hand that Robbins ducks under and follows up with a left that Robbins also avoids with ease.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Robbins moved out of range.
Hank Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones forces Robbins back against the cage and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Robbins jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Robbins blocks an uppercut.
Robbins tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
Hank Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cal Robbins.
Robbins is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones decides to pull guard.
Robbins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cal Robbins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Robbins trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones is looking to stand up but Robbins isn't so interested in that idea.
Robbins throws a big right hand that misses.
Robbins throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Robbins throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones striking off his back but it's not causing Robbins any problems.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Robbins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robbins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Despite the aggression on Robbins's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hank Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones cracks Robbins with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Robbins tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Jones pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Robbins is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Jones!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Bell (ranked 4026 p4p, 179 weight class) and Ra Rrz Be Nize (ranked 3568 p4p, 70 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greg Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ra Rrz Be Nize!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell throws a head kick that misses.
Be Nize throws a head kick that Bell semi-blocks.
Be Nize changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bell with a poor takedown
enabling Be Nize to counter with a crisp jab.
Be Nize shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bell has his feet on Be Nize's thighs here. He's pushed Be Nize off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Be Nize screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Greg Bell!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Greg Bell made sure he mentioned IniTech Nutrition , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Griffin (ranked 2595 p4p, 42 weight class) and Crazy Boco (ranked 21626 p4p, 144 weight class). Griffin's entrance music is Medicate - Flaw. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Boco's choice of entrance music: Crazy Nights. Crazy Boco has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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168 lbs
12 - 12 - 0 |
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185 lbs
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Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Crazy Boco!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Boco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Griffin looks to land a combination but Boco avoids it well.
Boco tries to clinch up but Griffin circles away and keeps his distance.
Griffin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boco moves into the clinch.
Boco is trying to break the clinch but Griffin is controlling him.
Griffin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from Griffin misses.
Griffin sets himself, and Boco steps forward looking for the clinch! Griffin avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Griffin.
Griffin working the ground and pound.
Griffin working the head and body with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffin scoring with punches and elbows.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Griffin lands a strong strike to the head of Boco. That's dazed him! Griffin looking to finish here. Boco is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Griffin lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shawn Griffin!
Shawn Griffin very nearly forgot to thank Vegan Gains amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Jedrzejczyk (ranked 4092 p4p, 83 weight class) and Awut Smith (ranked 2806 p4p, 123 weight class). Smith is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ladies and Gentlemen. On his way into the cage it seems that Jan Jedrzejczyk has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jan Jedrzejczyk seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jan Jedrzejczyk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Awut Smith!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jedrzejczyk throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jedrzejczyk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Jan Jedrzejczyk has been cut.
Smith misses with a leg kick.
Jedrzejczyk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith throws a front kick aimed at Jedrzejczyk's knee but Jedrzejczyk avoids it well.
Jedrzejczyk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith throws a body punch but Jedrzejczyk moves out of range.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jedrzejczyk.
Jedrzejczyk throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Jedrzejczyk backing away here, and Smith unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jedrzejczyk staying out of range there.
It looked like Jedrzejczyk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith lands a big uppercut and Jedrzejczyk crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jedrzejczyk looks OK. Smith waves Jedrzejczyk back to his feet!
Jedrzejczyk is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jedrzejczyk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Oh Jedrzejczyk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jedrzejczyk scores with a jab.
Jedrzejczyk seems to have got his legs back now.
Jedrzejczyk misses the jab.
Jedrzejczyk cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jedrzejczyk sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jedrzejczyk staying out of range there.
Jedrzejczyk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Jedrzejczyk slips under a jab from Smith.
Jedrzejczyk defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
and Jedrzejczyk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Jedrzejczyk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Jedrzejczyk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Jedrzejczyk ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith throws a solid leg kick but Jedrzejczyk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Jedrzejczyk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jedrzejczyk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Jedrzejczyk blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jedrzejczyk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith slips a jab from Jedrzejczyk.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Jedrzejczyk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jedrzejczyk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jedrzejczyk avoids the body shot from Smith.
Jedrzejczyk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
A quick step to the side and Jedrzejczyk tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jedrzejczyk manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Jedrzejczyk.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jedrzejczyk manages to avoid it.
A jab from Jedrzejczyk does it's job there.
Jedrzejczyk looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Jedrzejczyk. Those never looked like landing.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jedrzejczyk manages to avoid it.
Jedrzejczyk missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith moves away from the strike by Jedrzejczyk.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
Jedrzejczyk throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Smith throws out a counter right but Jedrzejczyk avoids it with no problem.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Jedrzejczyk moves away and avoids it.
Jedrzejczyk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jedrzejczyk finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Jedrzejczyk avoids the body shot from Smith.
Jedrzejczyk swinging wildly here.
Jedrzejczyk throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Jedrzejczyk connects with the punch.
No joy there for Jedrzejczyk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith lands a big right hand that sends Jedrzejczyk crashing to the mat! Smith stays standing though and waves Jedrzejczyk back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Jedrzejczyk misses.
Jedrzejczyk throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Jedrzejczyk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Jedrzejczyk ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Jedrzejczyk was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Jedrzejczyk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smith throws a body punch but Jedrzejczyk moves out of range.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Jedrzejczyk.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jedrzejczyk.
Jedrzejczyk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jedrzejczyk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Jedrzejczyk misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a nice right hand that sends Jedrzejczyk toppling to the canvas! Jedrzejczyk scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Smith finish him?!
Jan Jedrzejczyk's cut is getting worse.
Jedrzejczyk blocks a head kick by Smith.
A leg kick checked by Jedrzejczyk.
Smith staying out of range there.
Jedrzejczyk throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith thuds a left hand into Jedrzejczyk's body.
Jedrzejczyk scores with a jab to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Jedrzejczyk is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Smith slips under a jab from Jedrzejczyk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Awut Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jan Jedrzejczyk's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jedrzejczyk.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Jedrzejczyk's front leg but catches the back leg as Jedrzejczyk tries to avoid it.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Jedrzejczyk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Awut Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jedrzejczyk loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jedrzejczyk blocks a jab.
Jedrzejczyk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Jedrzejczyk moved out of range nicely.
Jedrzejczyk looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jedrzejczyks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith drops Jedrzejczyk with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Jedrzejczyk looks back up at him and smiles so Smith waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a jab when Jedrzejczyk was well out of range.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Jedrzejczyk slips the punch.
Jedrzejczyk feints a jab promting Smith to slip. Jedrzejczyk then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smith slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jedrzejczyk scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Jedrzejczyk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jedrzejczyk tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith cracks the inside of Jedrzejczyk's front leg.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jedrzejczyk doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith sends Jedrzejczyk crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Smith is motioning to the referee to let Jedrzejczyk up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jedrzejczyk throws a sloppy body shot
and Smith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Jedrzejczyk out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Awut Smith!
Awut Smith made sure to mention his sponsor, RESISTANCE in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ribociclib Kisqali (ranked 3441 p4p, 64 weight class) and James Gregor (ranked 3424 p4p, 63 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ribociclib Kisqali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Gregor!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kisqali misses with an uppercut. Gregor saw that one coming.
Gregor scores with a sloppy right hand. Kisqali should have avoided that one.
It looks like Ribociclib Kisqali has been cut.
Gregor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kisqali with a jab.
It looks like James Gregor has been cut.
Nice shot by Gregor.
No joy there for Gregor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kisqali throws an overhand right that lands on Gregor's shoulder, as Gregor tries to avoid the shot.
We've been informed that Gregor has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Gregor looks to land a combination but Kisqali avoids it well.
Gregor looks to throw the jab but Kisqali is out of range.
Kisqali misses the jab.
Kisqali lands with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kisqali throws a lazy uppercut
and Gregor counters with a straight right hand.
Gregor cracks Kisqali with an open hand slap.
Kisqali lands a glancing blow to the side of Gregor's head.
Donk. Gregor catches Kisqali right on the button with a cross.
Gregor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kisqali.
Kisqali throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gregor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ribociclib Kisqali's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kisqali lands a jab-cross combination.
Kisqali connects with a single shot there.
That has opened up James Gregor's cut even more.
Gregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kisqali swings widly with a right hand
and Gregor counters with a left and a right that hurts Kisqali! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Gregor jumps into full mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gregor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kisqali is looking to escape.
Gregor lands a big shot there that rocks Kisqali but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kisqali is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kisqali tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kisqali sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kisqali is looking for a sweep. Gregor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gregor lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gregor drops an elbow to the side of Kisqali's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregor scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kisqali is trying to control but can't.
Gregor takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ribociclib Kisqali's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gregor drops an elbow to the side of Kisqali's head.
Jeez, Ribociclib Kisqali's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ribociclib Kisqali's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). James Gregor!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Fidnhasieunch (ranked 2412 p4p, 37 weight class) and Fausto Carsara (ranked 1628 p4p, 24 weight class). Carsara is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by E'sord Luché. Fausto Carsara will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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143 lbs
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Fidnhasieunch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fausto Carsara!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fidnhasieunch shoots in looking for a takedown but Carsara manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fidnhasieunch's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Carsara jabs Fidnhasieunch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fidnhasieunch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fidnhasieunch takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fidnhasieunch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fidnhasieunch scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Carsara is trying to stand back up but Fidnhasieunch is controlling him
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carsara can do anything to dispel that myth.
Carsara blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fidnhasieunch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fidnhasieunch is trying to control. Carsara wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Carsara is positioning himself well to prevent Fidnhasieunch advancing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carsara tries to roll over but Fidnhasieunch keeps him under control.
Carsara is holding on to half guard well.
Fidnhasieunch scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Carsara trying to control from the bottom.
Fidnhasieunch sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carsara defending well though.
Fidnhasieunch scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Fidnhasieunch.
Carsara keeping hold of Fidnhasieunch's head, controlling as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fidnhasieunch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carsara's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fidnhasieunch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Carsara makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Carsara scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Carsara moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fidnhasieunch is rocked!
Fidnhasieunch tries for a takedown but Carsara circles away easily
and Carsara counters with a crisp right that sends Fidnhasieunch to the canvas! Carsara follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fausto Carsara!
Fausto Carsara took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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